BREAKING: Micah Richards told of father's unexpected death 'not long' before England vs Argentina
Sport Football Micah Richards BBC favourite Micah Richards received the devastating news that his father died ahead of England's World Cup semi-final defeat to…
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Sport Football Micah Richards BBC favourite Micah Richards received the devastating news that his father died ahead of England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina 00:30, 16 Jul 2026 Updated 00:36, 16 Jul 2026 BBC pundit Micah Richards revealed that he received the news that his father, Lincoln, passed away moments before going on air for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina . RIP Lincoln.' Spurs midfielder James Maddison said: 'Sending love mate.' Jamie Carragher, who works with Richards on Sky Sports and CBS, said: 'Sending love to you all the family.' Jill Scott added: 'Jill Scott added: “Thinking of you and your family Micah.' Former England and Manchester City star Richards has regularly spoken of the influence of his father, who immigrated to the UK from St. Kitts in the 1960s, in his career. "Thinking of my siblings and all my wider family today as we remember my father Lincoln, my hero and inspiration." Condolences from across the sporting world have been sent to Richards.
Furthermore, The news came as a shock to the former Manchester City defender. Richards was in Atlanta working for the BBC as Thomas Tuchel's side fell short against Argentina. 'There was all sorts of stuff - drugs and fighting.
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Sport Football Micah Richards BBC favourite Micah Richards received the devastating news that his father died ahead of England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina 00:30, 16 Jul 2026 Updated 00:36, 16 Jul 2026 BBC pundit Micah Richards revealed that he received the news that his father, Lincoln, passed away moments before going on air for England's World Cup semi-final against Argentina .
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesRIP Lincoln.' Spurs midfielder James Maddison said: 'Sending love mate.' Jamie Carragher, who works with Richards on Sky Sports and CBS, said: 'Sending love to you all the family.' Jill Scott added: 'Jill Scott added: “Thinking of you and your family Micah.' Former England and Manchester City star Richards has regularly spoken of the influence of his father, who immigrated to the UK from St. Kitts in the 1960s, in his career.
reliability moderate2/2 sources"Thinking of my siblings and all my wider family today as we remember my father Lincoln, my hero and inspiration." Condolences from across the sporting world have been sent to Richards.
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The news came as a shock to the former Manchester City defender. Richards was in Atlanta working for the BBC as Thomas Tuchel's side fell short against Argentina.
according to The Mirror'There was all sorts of stuff - drugs and fighting.
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